Arts & Entertainment

Free Singing Lessons For Men In Monmouth County

This fall, Chorus of the Atlantic, the Red Bank chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society​, is offering free singing lessons to men.

Chorus of the Atlantic's musical director Craig J. Page.
Chorus of the Atlantic's musical director Craig J. Page. (Provided by The Chorus of the Atlantic)

RED BANK, NJ — Would you like to be part of a thrilling new musical experience? Have you always wanted to sing a cappella style? Do you love harmony?

Then you're in luck because the Chorus of the Atlantic, the Red Bank-based chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is offering free singing lessons to men in and around Monmouth County this fall.

"Give us five Tuesday evenings," said the group's musical director, Craig J. Page. "and we'll give you the skills you need to experience all the fun of solo or group singing."

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The course, called "Ready, Set, Sing!" is taught by Page, a music educator at a private Monmouth County school. Both beginning and experienced singers are welcome; and all learning materials are free. Advance registration is required.

The class size is limited to 10 men.

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The next series of free "Ready, Set, Sing!" classes take place on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. beginning October 22 through November 19, 2019 at the Red Bank Middle School Auditorium, 101 Harding Road in Red Bank.

"You don't need to read music," director Page explained. "We'll teach you everything you need to know to sing richly and resonantly and produce ear-pleasing harmony. You'll soon be enjoying the ringing of beautiful a cappella chords, the company of a great bunch of fellow singers, and the thrill of performing for enthusiastic audiences."

Registrations are being accepted now. To register, visit the website at www.redbankchorus.org For more information, call (732) 784-7343 or write to redbankchorus@gmail.com

The Chorus of the Atlantic was founded with the mission to provide cultural enhancement and arts education to all audiences at the Jersey Shore through high-quality performances and to encourage and promote the education of its members and the public in music appreciation, and; to initiate, promote and participate in charitable projects, and; to promote public appreciation of barbershop harmony.

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